[Clayart] The art of Japanese ceramic repair

[Hank Murrow]

> On May 31, 2018, at 9:37 PM, Bob Johnson <impaladrive at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I received an inquiry from a woman interested in repairing a broken ceramic
> Chinese table lamp using the Japanese technique of filling the cracks with
> metal. She wrote to me as follows:
> 
> I understand that it would probably not be able to be fully restored, but
> it is a family heirloom and has a matching lamp and I would like to get it
> put back together if at all possible.
> 
> I know the Japanese have a process where they repair the broken ceramic and
> it becomes an art form of its own. In that process gold is used which I am
> not necessarily asking for. It is just the concept that a "repaired" piece
> can become a work of art.
> 
> I know nothing about this, but the idea intrigues me. Is there anyone on
> the list who knows something about this process--and, perhaps, even
> possibly help or advise her with this?
> 
> Bob

The process is called Kintsugi, and a Google search should bring up the technical details.

Basically, gold dust is carried in lacquer to fill the cracks and bind the pieces together. It requires
good ventilation and a steady hand. Here is a video link: youtu.be/UWa_MyLpZfQ

And an Amazon link to a kit: https://www.amazon.com/Kintsugi-Allergenic-Japanese-Lacquer-Kintsukuroi/dp/B00H87UH1U
 

Best of luck, Hank in Eugene
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